Coffs Coast Advocate

CQ to cash in on $1.3b minerals, manufacturing boom

Central Queensland has been identified as a key region for mining and manufacturing prosperity.

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04th March 2021 3:03 PM

Mining in Central Queensland for critical minerals for manufacturing used in batteries, solar panels and wind turbines is part of the federal governments $1.3 billion Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Processing Roadmap.

Where police are targeting drug-drivers in Capricornia

Queensland Police operation Tango Anaconda will run for four months until June 30.

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02nd March 2021 12:03 AM

Sen Sgt Craig Stevens with a drug testing kit. Picture: Alison Wynd

Man in Rocky hospital after Yeppoon golf cart incident

Paramedics treated the man, who was reportedly in his 70s, for a significant leg injury.

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01st March 2021 11:03 PM

A man was taken to Rockhampton Hospital after an incident with a golf cart at Yeppoon on Saturday afternoon in which he suffered a significant leg injury.

How Afterpay’s changes impact business and customers

The changes launched this month will not see increased charges or fees for users or businesses.

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01st March 2021 3:03 PM

Afterpay co-CEOs Anthony Eisen and Nick Molnar. Photo supplied.

What CQ can expect from forming cyclone

Current models show the cyclone will track towards the south east later this week bringing strong winds and rain.

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28th Feb. 2021 5:02 PM

Jordan Rajadurai braves conditions on The Strand in January as Tropical Cyclone Kimi sits off the coast. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

First home buyers accessing super to rise CQ property prices

Federal MPs are pushing to allow first home buyers to access $40k from superannuation for a deposit.

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28th Feb. 2021 3:02 PM

Central Queensland property prices will surge according to Industry Super Australia if a proposal to allow first home buyers to access $40k from their superannuation is approved.

Were you in the crowd at the Capras v Falcons?

A good crowd cheered on the Central Queensland Capras against the Sunshine Coast Falcons at Gladstone’s Marley Brown...

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28th Feb. 2021 1:02 PM

Bianca Millard of Hervey Bay and Holly Millard of Rockhampton at Marley Brown Oval for the rugby league game between the Central Queensland Capras and the Sunshine Coast Falcons. Picture: Rodney Stevens

PHOTO GALLERY: Capras v Falcons at Marley Brown Oval

The Central Queensland Capras took on the Sunshine Coast Falcons in front of a good crowd.

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28th Feb. 2021 1:02 PM

William Langhans of Tannum Sands and Kaikeasha Boston of Calliope had a great time at the rugby league game between the Central Queensland Capras and the Sunshine Coast Falcons at Marley Brown Oval. Picture: Rodney Stevens

How you can apply for one of 70 jobs going in CQ

Applications close for the traineeships, which require no prior experience, on Monday March 1.

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27th Feb. 2021 4:02 PM

Shovel operator Sarah Engel at BMA’s Caval Ridge coal mine near Moranbah.

Cannabis meds approved for over counter sale

But there is a catch, says the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

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27th Feb. 2021 12:02 PM

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